Aja Brown — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as Mayor of Compton, California from 2013 to 2021, becoming the youngest mayor at age 31.
Led over $300 million in private sector re-investment and secured over $30 million from philanthropic sources as Mayor of Compton.
Reduced unemployment by over 50% and violent crime by over 60% during her mayoral tenure.
Co-founded the Compton Community Development Corporation (since 2021) and Urban Vision Community Development Corporation (2011).
Currently serves as a Strategist, Advisor, and Government Solutions + Systems Expert at Aja Brown.
Earned a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Southern California.

Biography

Aja Brown is a strategist, advisor, and government solutions expert, recognized for her transformative leadership as the Mayor of Compton, California, from 2013 to 2021. She made history as the youngest mayor of Compton at age 31 and was the 8th consecutive African-American elected to the position.